Legal Secretary

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Legal Secretary to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE
• Preparing correspondence for legal documentation.
• Answering phone calls.
• Ensuring accurate messages are taken and passed onto the relevant person.
• Providing support to other secretaries when needed.
• Submitted all requests.
• Liaising with clients and fee earners.
• Monthly billing management.
• Audio and copy typing of emails, letters statements and client correspondence along with legal documentation.
• Appointment booking, greeting clients including set up of meeting rooms.
• Managing databases, setting up client files, and sending out new engagement forms.
• Liaise with other departments on site.
• Preparation of immigration and visa applications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Have previous Personal Injury Litigation knowledge and experience, gained whilst working as a legal secretary in the legal services' profession.
• Possess excellent client care skills.
• Have extensive word processing experience across a variety of business software packages.
• Fast typing speed and proficiency in the latest Word and Excel packages.
• Have general office administration experience, including audio typing/ digital dictation/ answering the telephone/ filing/ copying/ scanning/ booking conferences and client meetings.
• Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be an effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts.
• Enjoy working in an environment that is highly focused but friendly and supportive.
• You will also have the ability to maintain confidentiality and work without supervision.